In these newly collected essays, interviews, and speeches, world-renowned activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world.

Pierre-Édouard Hanffou, better known by the stage name Kiddy Smile, French DJ, singer, dancer, producer and LGBTQ+ activist.

Naomi Accardi is a brand marketing consultant and writer based in Italy. Her work sits at the intersection of sports and culture, particularly focusing on the impact of football has on society.

Explore who collects Black art and why it matters. A thoughtful take from our Black book club on art, ownership, and cultural legacy in Black literature.

White Negroes by Lauren Michele Jackson is a sharp critique of cultural appropriation, revealing how blackness is commodified and fetishized by whiteness for profit and status. Jackson dissects the contradictions of a society that exploits black culture while disregarding black struggles, urging readers to confront the deep inequalities that persist.

Get to know our founder and the vision behind The Blackletter—a Black book club rooted in Black literature, culture, and connection.

Jacob Armstead Lawrence was an American painter known for his portrayal of African-American historical subjects and contemporary life.

I have always been an outspoken feminist but never a fan of the specific word. The appropriation of the word by white women has inevitably made me uncomfortable and through the appropriation of the word, the appropriation of the cause and the fight.

Set in the late 19th century, Things Fall Apart follows the story of Okonkwo, through the pre- and post-European colonisation era

Otegha Uwagba’s Whites is a sharp, unflinching essay dissecting racism, whiteness, and the myth of British civility. Uwagba exposes how allyship is often performative, driven by self-interest rather than genuine solidarity. She critiques how Black pain is commodified, highlighting the emotional toll of systemic racism. Whites holds a mirror to society’s performative allyship, making it essential reading for understanding race and power.

Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined by JJ Bola confronts toxic masculinity, showing how patriarchal systems harm men and women alike. Bola distinguishes masculinity from patriarchy, advocating for emotional openness, empathy, and diverse expressions of manhood. The book is a powerful call to dismantle oppressive ideals.

Written by an exciting new author, Such a Fun Age is a remarkable and unexpected first novel that explores themes of race and privilege through the experiences of a young black babysitter, her well-meaning employer, and an unexpected connection that has the power to upend both their lives. With its big-hearted storytelling and compelling plot, this book is sure to keep readers eagerly turning its pages.